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Washington Spirit score in extra time to clinch NWSL Final 2-1 over Chicago

By WTOP Staff

Washington Spirit have secured their first championship title as a franchise after scoring in the first overtime period of the game to triumph 2-1 over the Chicago Red Stars.

The Spirit rallied from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Chicago in overtime.

Kelley O’Hara scored the game-winning goal in the 96th minute, early in the first extra time period.

Goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe was named the championship MVP.

The Spirit played in the NWSL Final in 2016, but lost to the Western New York Flash.

Here are the important 2023 NFL offseason dates fans should know

By Ryan Wormeli
Important 2023 NFL offseason dates fans should know originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe NFL is currently in the thick of its offseason, but there are still plenty of key dates to circle before the 2023 season kicks off on September 7.Here are important offseason dates to know...2023 NFL Offseason Key DatesMarch 13-15: NFL teams are permitted to begin negotiating with prospective free agents, but no deals can be signed just yet.March 15: New league year begins at 4 p.m. Free agents are now permitted to sign contracts with clubs.March 26-29: Annual league meetings in PhoenixApril 3: Teams with new head coaches (Carolina, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis and Arizona) can begin offseason workout programsApril 17: Teams with returning head coaches can begin offseason workout programsApril 26-29: 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City May 2: Deadline to exercise fifth-year options on first-round picks from the 2020 NFL DraftMay 5-8 or May 12-15: Teams can hold three-day rookie camps for draft picks and undrafted free agentsMay 22: First day of OTAs for select teams. Clubs are allowed to hold 10 total on-field practices, but no live contact is allowed.May 22-24: NFL spring league meetingsJune 6: Start of mandatory minicamp for select teams. Clubs are allowed to have three mandatory practices.July 17: Deadline for teams with franchise-tagged players to sign a long-term contract extension. Teams are not allowed to re-engage in negotiations with a franchise player after this date until the conclusion of the 2023 season.August 3-6: NFL kickoff weekend in Canton, OhioSeptember 7: Opening game of the 2023 NFL regular season
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